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  2. Girls Who Code – Free Summer Programs – Final Weeks to Apply!

    Such a FREE, valuable program for girls! Girls Who Code is currently enrolling for their summer intensive program AND their self-paced summer learning experience!

    March 31, 2026
  3. Academic and STEM Programs For Kids in Hampton Roads VA

    Discover local STEM and academic programs for kids in Hampton Roads—find tutoring, robotics, coding, and science classes by city.

    March 19, 2026
  4. All Aboard for Stories and STEAM: African Americans and the Railroad at Lee Hall Depot (Newport News)

    Celebrate Black History Month at Lee Hall Depot with a day of learning, creativity, and discovery during All Aboard for Stories and STEAM: African-Americans and the Railroad. This family-friendly event explores the vital role African-Americans played in shaping railroad history […]

    January 26, 2026
  6. Reminder – Open House at NASA Langley!

    Registration is now OPEN for NASA Langley Research Center’s Open House! Registration is FREE.

    October 19, 2023
  7. 3rd Annual Free STEM Exploration Community Event

    Coming up in Newport News! For learners of all ages, a STEM Exploration Community Event! Learn about STEM careers and participate in hands-on learning experiences.

    September 28, 2023
  8. Women In STEM Day at Nauticus (+ discount!)

    Make your own lava lamp, program your very own suncatcher keychain, listen to Commander Angela Francis as she speaks on “Inspiring the Next Generation of Military Women in STEM,” and so much more!

    March 23, 2023
  10. Today Only – Save on Select STEM Toys!

    Today only and while supplies last! Save on select STEM toys and activity kits!

    November 8, 2021
  11. Kids’ Kindle Book: Ara The Star Engineer

    This is a STEM book and more! An inspiring, inclusive, whimsical way to learn about computers and technology from real-life trailblazers.

    September 20, 2021
  12. Celebrate Engineers Week with HRSD

    HRSD is offering two hands-on opportunities for students to explore water resources and be engineers safely at home. Students can choose to participate in one or both challenges!

    February 25, 2021
  14. Free STEM Program for Girls

    A FREE Virtual STEM workshop series for middle school girls! There is a great lineup of topics covering Science & Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and more

    January 13, 2021
  15. Kids’ Kindle Book – Ella Says: It’s Cool to be Different!

    It was finally the day Ella and her little dog Ollie had been anticipating all week—their family was going on an ADVENTURE to the AMUSEMENT PARK!

    December 11, 2020
  16. Kids’ Kindle Book – Ella Says: I’m Going To Be An Astronaut

    Ella gazes up at the sky, thinking the UNIVERSE is such an immense and undiscovered place, bursting with stars, planets, galaxies and possibilities!

    August 27, 2020
  18. Portsmouth Public Schools – STEM Festival

    This Saturday, come out to experience the 2019 STEM EXPO hosted by Portsmouth Public Schools!

    March 5, 2019
  19. Kids’ Kindle Book: Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs

    Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs is an engaging and easy-to-read rhyming picture book that teaches children about various STEM / STEAM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).

    February 8, 2019
  20. Save 30% on Anki Vector, Cozmo, and Overdrive!

    If your active child is into robots and coding, don’t miss this discount today – Save 30% on Anki Vector, Cozmo, and Overdrive!

    November 17, 2018
  22. STEAM ON SPECTRUM

    A free family event to enjoy and learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math.

    October 17, 2018
  23. Kids’ Kindle Book: Famous STEM Inventors

    Famous STEM Inventors is an exciting collection of stories of young inventors and how they invented new things such as glowing paper, the surfboard, ear muffs, the television, the popsicle and more.

    October 2, 2018
  24. STEM Girls Rock Girls Day Out

    Applications are being accepted until May 30, 2018! There is no cost for students that are selected for this one-day STEM program on July 14, 2018 at Norfolk State University.

    May 27, 2018
  26. STEM Powered Community Day

    This Saturday in celebration of NASA Langley Research Center’s Centennial Anniversary you can enjoy a STEM-focused Community Day with FREE admission to both the Mariners’ Museum and Park and Peninsula Fine Arts Center (Pfac)!

    April 6, 2017
  27. Annual STEM Essay Scholarship Contest

    Do you know a female high school student planning to pursue a career in a STEM related field?

    February 27, 2017
  28. Save on STEM Activities with Steve Spangler’s Science Club

    If you haven’t previously heard about the Steve Spangler Science Club you may have today – they were featured on Ellen! – use this promo code to get 50% off your first box!

    October 17, 2016
  30. Featured Camp: DelValle’s STREAM Camp

    Welcome to our advertising partner and Featured Camp: DelValle’s STREAM CAMP! Day camp for ages 3 to 12. Camps focus on hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

    July 15, 2016
  31. The Hour Of Code Movement

    I love programs like this! Find out how your child can participate in a FREE Hour of Code event!

    December 8, 2015
  32. Sylvan Learning Center in Chesapeake Fall Programming (and Discount)

    Sylvan Learning Center in Chesapeake is kicking off their Fall programming and we have a discount for you!

    September 9, 2015
  34. Today Only – Save BIG on STEM Toys!

    There are some GREAT Toys listed in this sale including magnet blocks which are one of the go-to toys in our house.

    September 7, 2015